Benchmade
Benchmade Knife Handle Scales – Designer, Hand-Finished
Gun Grips X Svechnikov Workshop crafts custom interchangeable handle scales for 21 Benchmade knife models. Each set goes through a process that begins with a rough sketch and progresses to the creation of a 3D prototype for a specific knife model, after which it is machined on a CNC machine and finished by hand. The craftsman hand-paints the artistic designs and brings each set to its final finish by coating it with protective oil mixed with wax or yacht varnish. Materials: natural wood, G10, Micarta or carbon fiber. Choose from 104 ready-made designs or create your own with the help of our designers
- 21 models
- 104 designs
- 5 materials
Supported Benchmade models
- Bailout 5378 designs
- Barrage 5805 designs
- Bugout 5354 designs
- CLA 43009 designs
- Contego 8102 designs
- Freek 5602 designs
- Griptilian 55010 designs
- Griptilian 550-12 designs
- Grizzly Creek 15060-27 designs
- Grizzly Ridge 150615 designs
- Mini Barrage 5858 designs
- Mini Barrage 585-023 designs
- Mini Barrage 5861 design
- Mini Bugout 5336 designs
- Mini Griptilian 5558 designs
- Mini Osborne 9453 designs
- Osborne 9401 design
- Osborne 940-17 designs
- Redoubt 4305 designs
- Rift 9503 designs
- Volli 10000015 designs
Materials: wood and composites
- Karelian birch
- Maple
- Padauk
- Walnut
- Wenge
Natural wood gives a warm feel and is the base for hand-painted and engraved art. Composites such as G10, Micarta and carbon fiber need less care, grip well when wet and suit hard everyday carry
Your own design
Didn't find the right style for your Benchmade? Send a photo, sketch or idea, and we will design and make scales for your model
Benchmade handle scales
Benchmade is a premium American knife manufacturer renowned for high-quality folding knives, fixed blades, and custom designs
Founded in 1979 by Les de Asis in California as Pacific Cutlery, the company initially produced inexpensive butterfly (balisong) knives under the BenchMark brand. In 1987, de Asis rebranded to Benchmade Knife Company and relocated to Oregon, focusing on professional-grade tools with superior materials and craftsmanship
Key milestones:
- 1988: Introduced the Model 800 (first Axis Lock knife), revolutionizing one-handed opening and lock strength—still a benchmark today
- 1990s: Expanded into law enforcement and military markets with models like the 940 Osborne (designed by Warren Osborne, 1999)—a lightweight EDC icon
- 2002: Moved to a state-of-the-art facility in Oregon City, Oregon, emphasizing American-made quality
- 2000s–2010s: Launched collaborations with top designers (Chris Reeve, Mel Pardue, Bill McHenry, Jason Williams) and introduced LifeSharp free sharpening service
- 2014: Acquired by Wynnchurch Capital; later independent again
- 2020s: Continued innovation with Bugout, Adamant, Shoal, and Gold Class customs—using premium steels (CPM-S30V, M390, MagnaCut) and materials (carbon fiber, G10, titanium)
Today, headquartered in Oregon City, Benchmade remains family-influenced and USA-made, trusted by military, first responders, outdoorsmen, and collectors for lifetime warranties, precision engineering, and unmatched durability